The 2020 Orange Alpine 6 is Totally Overhauled - But Looks Exactly the Same

[nzhumpy]

I was looking to spend $20,000 on my next bike. $15,700 means I get to take a holiday as well...

That price is for black or orange only, so you'll need to dip into the holiday fund if you want a pretty colour or flash decals.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Brexit tax perhaps?

Possibly, not many ever pay full retail but still at the high end for something that is an old design, apart from aesthetics and the old brand name not really anything spectacular.

I was looking to spend $20,000 on my next bike. $15,700 means I get to take a holiday as well...

I though you would have saved your financial resources to combat climate change, I guess not.

 

[moorey]

Aussie price is just stupid. Not much more than 1/2 that if bought in UK.

 

[hifiandmtb]

I though you would have saved your financial resources to combat climate change, I guess not.

Tried that, everyone thought I was mad. So I gave up.

 

[clockworked]

Aussie price is just stupid. Not much more than 1/2 that if bought in UK.

Is there any reason for this other than profiteering? I'd love to see more of such a cool machine around the traps.

 

[moorey]

Is there any reason for this other than profiteering? I'd love to see more of such a cool machine around the traps.

Aaron from ‘The Ride’ says it’s a mistake. They will start at around $6500, so I assume $16700 has just had a 1 added accidentally.

 

[moorey]

Is there any reason for this other than profiteering? I'd love to see more of such a cool machine around the traps.

Then keep an eye on @Hipstar.
Not sayin just sayin.

 

[Az]

Full Factory Spec will be under $10k - I’ll get them to sort it at their end. Frame and shock would be circa $4k. We aren’t holding any stock locally so we can special order colour/decal and spec as required. I need to get my Alpine finished and out and about.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Full Factory Spec will be under $10k - I’ll get them to sort it at their end. Frame and shock would be circa $4k. We aren’t holding any stock locally so we can special order colour/decal and spec as required. I need to get my Alpine finished and out and about.

Thankyou for the first hand info AZ, not something you see a lot on here these days.

 

[hifiandmtb]

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bike-check-joe-barnes-unique-orange-alpine-6.html

In a high carbon environment:

 

[Ultra Lord]

Love it. Pretty close to my dream endurbro rig.

 

[hifiandmtb]

It's a great bike check. Just the way it should be.

 

[moorey]

Love Joe, love the bike, but struggle with the purple forks. I’d still hit it.

 

[hifiandmtb]

@moorey, your day has come:

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/behind-the-numbers-orange-stage-6-suspension-analysis.html

 

[Zaf]

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[Ultra Lord]

Did that analysis come across as the most favourable of them all? Apparently orange have nailed it!

The stumpy got crucified in comparison

 

[Zaf]

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[Daniel Hale]

everyone knows you can’t wear yellow & purple..orange & purple much better combo

 

[Mr Crudley]

This shot subtly explains why a high forward SP and nicely reamed out rear dropout with plenty of room would be great mix for riding in ol' blightys mostly muddy and wet MTB trails. Keeping rear chainstay/BB mounted linkages and pivots clean would always be a headache. Have to feel for those guys.

 

[Ultra Lord]

This shot subtly explains why a high forward SP and nicely reamed out rear dropout with plenty of room would be great mix for riding in ol' blightys mostly muddy and wet MTB trails. Keeping rear chainstay/BB mounted linkages and pivots clean would always be a headache. Have to feel for those guys.

After getting caught in the rain In the RNP on Wednesday I can definitely see the appeal.
So much sand getting in places it shouldn’t.